Background Of Saco Man Involves Two Civilizations
John Mendros was born in Dover New Hampshire and grew up in Saco. He spent his adolescence in Acropolis Greece where he joined Greek underground and helped British, Australian and New Zealand soldiers escape. He later forged Greek papers and fought with Nationalists against Germans and Communists, moving between Acropolis and Athens before being marked by the Communists.
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America
Stars and Stripes
Greece
John Mendres
Dover
N. H
Saco
Burns School
Acropolis
John
Peta Mendios
John Baw
John Mendros
Communist Party
University of
Athens
Dr. Mendros
Peta Mendros
Tax cut delay eyed as Congress nears deal
Congress moves toward a one year continuation of wartime tax rates with a June 30 1960 trigger for rate changes. Senate and House conferees drop proposals to repeal credits and broaden taxes, while halving the passenger transport tax after June 30 if no full rate extension occurs. President’s highway funds rely on gasoline tax which Rayburn rules out increasing.
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Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Senate House
White House
Sam _ Rayburn
D-Tex
Eisenhower
Rayburn
Is your wife economi cal main joke revealed
A brief comedy line from a cartoonish caption notes a man asking if his wife is economical. The reply humorously claims she used only 30 candles on her 40th birthday cake, attributed to Copt. Gen. Fea. Corp.
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Fea. Corp
Raytheon Plans Large Lewiston Plant Expansion
Boston report says Raytheon will build a major manufacturing plant in Lewiston to employ over 2,000 electronic workers. Lewiston officials say no official confirmation yet though inquiries were noted. Announcement expected next week. Raytheon also disclosed a new anti submarine warfare and sonar center in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
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Boston
Raytheon Co
Lewiston
Cine
Helad
Romeo Bois‘vert
Raytheon
Portsmouth
Steel Union Heads Hold Conference
NEW YORK AP The United Steelworkers Union convened its 33 member executive board to confront an impasse in steel contract talks. With a strike four days away the economy threatened, McDonald rejected ongoing four person bargaining and urged talks with top executives from leading firms. industry leaders countered with rejection of the proposal.
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New York
United Steelworkers Union
David J. McDonald
McDonald
R.conrad Cooper
U.S. Steel Corp
Economic Boom Is Reported As Sweeping Nation
New York reports a robust economy as summer activity surges across sectors. Auto sales rise with targets set at 6 million, Chevrolet introduces the Corvair while Ford and Chrysler plan compact models. Textile mills, aluminum makers, and shippers expect continued growth. stock and bond markets show gains and construction contracts rise, signaling rising business confidence.
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New York
Great Lakes
America
New York Stock Exchange
W. Dodge Corp
George P. Hitchings
Ford Motor Co
United States
Hitchings
Studebaker Lark
Hawaiian Islands Hold Primary Election Today
Voters in Hawaii cast a dual vote for statehood and party candidates in a pivotal primary ahead of the July 28 first state election. Officials predicted high turnout, with most forecasts favoring a resounding yes for admission to the Union and a slate of candidates, several of Asian descent, vying for Congress and local seats.
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Honolulu
mid-Pacific
Hawaii Statehood Commission
Local 661 and Diamond-Gardner Wage Talks Near
Local 661 and Diamond-Gardner Corp of Biddeford set a tentative Tuesday 9 a.m. meeting under a wage reopening clause. About 60 plant workers could be affected as the union seeks higher wages before the current contract expires in July 1960. A union meeting at the company was called for Monday at 4 p.m. to draft specific demands.
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Local 661
Diamond - Gardner Corporation
Biddeford
Witnesses Protest Lack Of Freedom In Argentina
The Portland Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses reports Argentina denies constitutional rights to free assembly and worship. A protest vote and petitions to President Frondizi follow two rejections by the Ministry of Worship. Carr notes Frondizi’s Feb 6 1959 decree granting non Catholic religions worship rights, while 6000+ Argentine Witnesses prepare petitions. Nearby countries circulate similar petitions to Frondizi.
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Argentina
Portland
Jehovah's Witnesses
Kenneth A. Carr
Biddeford-Saco
Peron
Argentiina
Arturo Fronizi
Carr
Ministry of Worship
Frondizi
Argentine
Bolivia
Chile
Paraguay
Uruguay
Italian Constellation Crashes After Lightning Strike
Witnesses report a lightning strike over Castellanza as a TWA four engine Constellation crashes near Milan during a storm. Investigators from U S and Italy probe mechanical failure while area remains sealed and crews collect 28 passengers and 6 crew members among the mangled wreckage north of Milan.
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Trans World
Italy
Arsae
U. S
TWA
Salvatore Petrucci
Here
Malpersa
Swiss Alps
Paris
Chicago
O'Hare
Milan
Castellanza
Lantagne couple marks 50th wedding anniversary
State Rep. Alfred Lantagne and Mrs. Lantagne renewed vows at St. Andre church in Biddeford celebrating golden anniversary. A mass by Msgr. Aime Giguere opened the day, followed by breakfast at Wonderbar. Open house, a reception and dance, and gatherings with civic clubs completed the day. The couple married July 5, 1909, at St. Joseph church.
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Anded Lantagne
Biddeford
St. Joseph Church
St. Andre Church
Granite Street
St. John Hall
Jefferson Street
Lantagne
Alfred Lantagne
Msgr
Aime Giguere
Herve Ross
Wonderbar
Albert Deshaies
Alice Croteau
Moriel
Ancien Desrosiers
Fremont’ Club
St Jean de Baptiste of America Club
Cercle Lacordaire
Ste. Jeanne d’Arc Societies
St. Andre Parish
Armand Lantagne
Donald G
Jean Elaine
St. Joseph
Father Blais
Dominic and
Octavie
Patry) Babineau
Philias and
Adelia (Houde) Lantagne
St. Joseph Parish
George C. Precourt
Fremont Club
St. Jean de Baptiste of America Society
Cercle Lacordaire Society
Identical Twins Welcome Twin Daughters In Dallas Hospital
In Dallas at Methodist Hospital two identical sisters each gave birth within two hours on Thursday. Marilyn Self, whose full name is Marilyn, named her daughter Jennifer Carilyn at 2 27 p m. Her twin sister Carilyn B Tittle Ill named her daughter Alisa Marilyn at 4 17 p m.
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Dallas
Tex
Methodist Hospital
Doyle R. Self, Jr
Jennifer Carilyn
Carilyn
George B. Tittle
Alisa Marilyn
Self
Marilyn
Two Planes Crash in San Antonio Killing Four Men
Two jet planes crashed on opposite sides of San Antonio Friday night, resulting in the deaths of at least four men. Rescue and investigation crews cordoned off the crash sites as authorities traced the origin of the aircraft and possible contributing factors.
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San Antonio
Tex
Gov Earl K Long Takes Week Long Rest in Mental Health Precautions
Gov Earl K Long begins a planned week of rest after 27 days in two mental hospitals. Doctors supervise his routine at a tin country motel with press contact banned and nonessential visitors restricted. He plans to resume campaigning, stating he could cut speeches while seeking reelection amid ongoing political tensions.
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Covington
Earl K. Long
the Govenor
Louisiana
Long
State Hospital Board
State
Jesse Bankston
Charles Belcher
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Canadian National
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Gerry Nutting
Charles S. Anthony
Myron E. Savage
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